D
Songbird Lodge
38/100 score
0.19 hrs RN staffing
10 deficiencies
Lake Hills Healthcare Center
1514 Indian Creek Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801
- Provider number (CCN)
- 675017
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 94
- Phone
- (325) 646-6529
- CMS data as of
- August 1, 2026
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stable
Staffing 0% · Deficiencies 0% over tracking period
What the records show
CMS rates Lake Hills Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 of 5 for health inspections, 3 of 5 for staffing, 3 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 26 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2025, 2 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS enforcement records list 2 fines totalling $22,084 and 1 payment denial.
Facility Assessment
Inspectors recorded 2 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews Lake Hills Healthcare Center using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.58 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
26
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
2
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Health inspection: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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55/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.58 hrs |
|---|---|
| TX median | 0.38 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Registered nurse turnover: 44.4% · Total nursing staff turnover: 57.9%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: April 4, 2025.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from November 22, 2022 to February 9, 2026.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 675017 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
1 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm issues found among 26 total deficiencies. 26 corrected.
Most recent inspection (April 4, 2025)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0777
Status: Corrected
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 5, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0728
Status: Corrected
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 9, 2026
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 5, 2025
J
Immediate jeopardy — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected March 24, 2025
C
No harm — widespread
F0680
Status: Corrected
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 5, 2025
Inspection cycle 2 (January 25, 2024)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 26, 2024
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 26, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 25, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0761
Status: Corrected
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 25, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 26, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0761
Status: Corrected
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 26, 2024
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 26, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0842
Status: Corrected
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 25, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0584
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 26, 2024
Inspection cycle 3 (November 22, 2022)
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0941
Status: Corrected
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0946
Status: Corrected
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0921
Status: Corrected
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0943
Status: Corrected
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0945
Status: Corrected
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0757
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0655
Status: Corrected
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0656
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0584
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0942
Status: Corrected
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 14, 2022
Fines and Enforcement Actions
Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.
| Date | Action | Amount or length |
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| April 4, 2025 | Fine | $13,260 |
| February 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
| January 25, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
2 fines totalling $22,084.
Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- Lake Hills Healthcare Center
- Legal business name
- HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
- Address
- 1514 Indian Creek Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801
- Phone
- (325) 646-6529
- Provider number (CCN)
- 675017
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- October 23, 1991
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- August 1, 2026
The federal nursing-home files publish no email address for certified facilities, so none is listed here. We do not guess or construct contact addresses. Contact details above are reproduced from CMS Provider Information; call the facility to confirm before relying on them.
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed August 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Penalties — fines and payment denials with the dates CMS recorded them. Dataset g6vv-u9sr ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
The NursingHomeGrade score is our own calculation from these federal files — it is not a CMS rating and not a consumer review score. See exactly how the score is calculated · full methodology · source files and load dates.
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